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School Tours at Funky Monkeys Clarehall Dublin

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School Tours at Funky Monkeys Clarehall

Are you a school teacher or youth group leader looking to book your next trip and in search for group outing ideas? Then look no further than Funky Monkeys Soft Play Café!

At our massive soft play centre the younger school children can experience our amazing range of activities and have the most fun ever!

Explore a jungle kingdom of climbing frames, ropes, slides and soft obstacles for kids up to 4 foot 5 inches in height.

Funky Monkeys Clarehall is open to School Tours from Monday to Friday during term time!

                                 

How to Book?

School group bookings can only be booked directly with your local centre.

To make an enquiry about group bookings and availability please email us at clarehall@funkymonkeys.ie

 

Funky Monkeys Clarehall Dublin

Clarehall Shopping Centre

Malahide Road

Dublin 17

Tel: 0818 88 2502

Email: clarehall@funkymonkeys.ie

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School Tours with Phoenix Park Bikes Dublin

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Outdoor Summer School Tours

 Join us at Phoenix Park Bikes: Why?

  • Local – Phoenix Park, Dublin city centre (Access via train, Luas, Bus)
  • Ideal – For large groups
  • Learning –  About the park & its history along the way
  • Explore by bike – Healthy exercise & fun! 
  • Laughter – Having fun in the Outdoors

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Summer School Tour – Cost €25pp – 3 Hours

  • Price Includes: Bike rental, High Viz, Helmets + Instructors 
  • Cycling hunt in the park (Navigate by map, answer questions)  + plenty of other FUN activities (scavenger hunt / Fun trivia questions) along the way. 
  • Kids also can bring their lunch and enjoy at the picnic benches outdoors in the park. 

In previous years all the kids have loved this particular tour. The freedom and the space to cycle the park, run up and roll down the papal cross hill has been described as the BEST TOUR EVER! They may even get to see some of the wild fallow deer that roam the park.

**Kids must be able to cycle in order to take part in this summer tour activity

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For any further information or to book: E: info@phoenixparkbikes.com   P: 087 379 9946/01 679 8290

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Option 2 For School Tours

Summer School Tour – Biodiversity Cycling Tours

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PHOENIX PARK TREASURE HUNTS (available all year)

An ideal activity for all young and old. Its a great way to get out and explore the park, see the sights and introduce the visitors to this most amazing park located right on their doorstep. The Phoenix Park Treasure Hunt includes bike hire, maps, questions and some coding challenge for the kids. Let the kids try their hand at navigating the map. Create some fun memories with our photo challenges, introduce the kids to some historic features within the park and read some LIGHT history facts along the way. Add some fun and bring a picnic! There are picnic tables located in various areas within the park.

OPTION 1: BOOK: 1 .5 HOUR OPTION HERE

1 hour (self guided family hunt with no instructor) – €20pp

OPTION 2: BOOK: 3 HOUR OPTION HERE

3 hour (self guided family hunt with no instructor) – €25pp

Phoenix Park Bikes
Located at the main entrance to the Phoenix Park, Dublin
Tel : +353 (0) 873799946
Email : info@phoenixparkbikes.com
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School Tours at Newbridge House and Farm Dublin

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Unique school tours suitable for all primary school age groups

Newbridge House and Farm is the perfect spot to host your primary school tour.  The traditional farm offers an up-close encounter with pigs, goats, ducks, horses, donkeys, chicks and much more, including an interactive Farm Discovery Trail for younger visitors.

Over 300 years old, the Georgian mansion is full of secrets and stories which the dedicated tour guides are waiting to share with your class.  Immerse your students in life back in Georgian times with an upstairs- downstairs tour, visit the Servants Quarters in the basement to see where all the hard work took place in the Housekeepers room, the Cooks kitchen and Servants Hall where they gathered for dinner. Our school tours of the house can be adapted to suit your class and curriculum.

A trip to Newbridge House , including entry to the Farm would require a minimum of 2 hours. Please allow extra time for lunches or time in the playground separately.

  • Free entry for one teacher per class
  • ​Ample free coach parking on-site
  • Lunch and snack breaks on open parkland
  • Free-play time at the on-site playground

Special primary school child rate

To book in please email reservations@newbridgehouseandfarm.com

Prices

House Tour & Farm Discovery Trail 
Guided House Tour and entry to Newbridge Farm
Cost per pupil: €6.50

Farm Discovery Trail Only 
Entry to Newbridge Farm
Cost per pupil: €5.50

Please allow extra time for lunches on the farm or parkland and free playground. Gift shop for souvenirs on exit from farm.

If you would like to avail of Educational Guided Tours click here

BOOK NOW

Newbridge House and Farm
Hearse Road
Donabate
Co. Dublin
K36 VR90
Email : reservations@newbridgehouseandfarm.com
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School Tours with Nolan Coaches

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Coach & Bus Hire for School Trips & Tours

Coach trips have proved to be a safe, popular and economical solution for many years and in these financially challenging times with various regulatory burdens, Nolan Coaches is a reliable partner which can organise private coach hire for small or large parties all throughout Dublin.

With Nolan Coaches you will get nothing but a hassle free coach trip. We will take care of all the work so you can concentrate on enjoying your trip and taking care of the students. One of the country’s largest coach companies, you can take advantage of our rates without having to worry of sacrificing your safety, convenience or comfort.

What we do

For many teachers, organising school trips is often a very demanding task but with Nolan Coaches all you have to worry about is getting children to the coach on time. We provide a wide range of vehicles for school trips. If you have a small class or a large group of children traveling, you can rest knowing that we are able to accommodate your coach hire needs. Our friendly drivers have years of experience when it comes to coach hire for school tour and trips and they will not only make sure you travel safe and comfortable, they will also make sure that the children enjoy their trip.

As a noted group travel specialist, Nolan Coaches are perfectly placed to be at the driver’s seat of your school trip and we leave nothing to chance. All our vehicles are completely compliant to regulations and undergo rigorous safety checks prior to each journey. Our drivers are also subject to a touch selection criteria.

In everything we do, we put our clients’ safety first, especially when it comes to children. Nolan Coaches provide school transports for recreational visits, school holidays, swimming lessons and sporting fixtures. Whether you need transport for a couple of hours or for a whole day, you can always rely on us to accommodate your request, even at short notice. We understand that no two bookings are the same so our bespoke quotes to your specific requirements.

We offer a constantly high standard of service and we put pride on providing your coach and bus hire needs in and around Dublin. Contact us now for a quotation.

Nolan Coaches
Unit 18, Block 5
Port Tunnel Business Park
Clonshaugh
Dublin 17
D17 HW65
Tel : +353 (0) 1 8473487
Email : info@nolancoaches.ie
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School Tours at GoQuest Dublin

Go Quest School Tour Dublin are ideal for kids in 3rd class to 1st year at GoQuest Junior and 2nd year to 6th Year in GoQuest Arena

Combining two purpose built arenas that contain 50 unique challenge rooms with a mixture of skill, light physical and mental challenges inside them, GoQuest is sure to provide lots of fun in a safe and positive environment. They’ll absolutely love the challenges and also the layout and design at GoQuest. There’s a wide range of (light) physical, skill and mental challenges and it’s all inclusive – there’s something for sporty and non-sporty alike!

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Why GoQuest for School Groups?

  • Totally Weather Independent
  • Safe & Secure Setting
  • Four themed zones including “Time Travel”
  • Fun for all – the variety of challenges means there’s something for everyone in the class!

GoQuest is great for getting children mixing and is ideal for first year group introduction sessions or for transition year activity days out. GoQuest can take up to 90 per session on request and can also offer exclusive bookings for larger groups. Contact the GoQuest team on 01 6855005 to discuss earlier openings and specific requirements. View more here

GoQuest School tour Dublin

Email: info@goquest.ie

GoQuest – The Ultimate Indoor Adventure

At Exit 15 M50

Unit 6 Ballyogan Business Park

Ballyogan Road

Carrickmines

Dublin D18CF57

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School Tours at The National Wax Museum Plus Dublin

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School Tours in Dublin at the The National Wax Museum Plus. An ideal venue for a school tour as it incorporates interactive learning and fun. 

The National Wax Museum has been a huge part of the Irish tourism landscape for nearly 40 years. Here is some interesting information about our old locations over the years and some twists and turns we have experienced. The National Wax Museum at it was then known was originally situated in Granby Row near Parnell Square in Dublin 1. It was opened in 1983 by the Lord Mayor of Dublin and was an exciting new addition to the city. The museum became a landmark with the Giant Cú Chulainn scaling the side of the building and many of our current visitors still remember the infamous tunnels and visiting on there school tour as children. Is was then as it is now the most famous Dublin Museum.

School Tours in Dublin

If you are planning your school tours for the year and don’t know what to do, why not consider Dublin’s most exciting and educational visitor attraction, The National Wax Museum Plus.

HISTORY – SCIENCE – MYTHOLOGY -MUSIC – FUN

The museum is dedicated to the art of sculpting and working with wax to create life size 3 dimensional figures. Our museum features wax figures of some of the most popular individuals from the world of Film, TV, Music, Politics, History, Sport and the Arts from both yesterday and today.

Have your students travel through the Time Vaults of Irish History, discover more about Irish Science in our Science and Discovery Zones and get up close and personal with famous faces from Irish entertainment and literature. We have worksheets and quizzes for various age groups and stages in the education system featuring trivia from all of our educational zones.

More information here

The National Wax Museum Plus
22-25 Westmoreland Street
Temple Bar
Dublin 2
Call: 00353 1 6718373
Email: groups@waxmuseumplus.ie
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School Tours at Pirates Cove Liffey Valley Dublin

School Tours at Pirates Cove Liffey Valley Dublin

Ahoy Mateys! Pirates Cove has lots of fabulous NEW group packages exclusively for school tours and after school / youth groups! Choose from any of the packages below for an unforgettable day of entertainment with your class mates!

 

  1. Captain Jack’s Silver Adventure Package!

 

Normal Price: €10 / Discount Price: €8 per child *

min. booking of 10 kids

What’s included?

  • Playtime in Pirates Cove
  • 20mins access to iZone
  • Eye Patch per child

 

  1. Captain Redbeard’s Golden Adventure Package!

 

Normal Price: €12 pp / Discount Price: €10 per child *

min. booking of 10 kids

What’s included?

  • Playtime in Pirates Cove
  • 20mins access to iZone
  • 1 Magical Token to be used on an additional pay as you go activity
  • Pirate eye patch per child

 

  1. Aye Aye Izzy’s Ultimate Adventure Package!

 

Normal Price: €14 pp / Discount Price: €12 per child *

min. booking of 10 kids

What’s included?

  • Playtime in Pirates Cove
  • 20mins access to iZone
  • 2 Magical Tokens per child to be used on an additional pay as you go activity.
  • Pirate Eye Patch per child

 

**Discounted Price available on all bookings made by 30th of April 2017**

 

** Food is available as an additional add on if so requested please contact a member of the Pirates Cove team on 086 273 5131 to enquire about options.

 

**All Packages come inclusive of UNLIMITED juice & water for the little Pirates & FREE Tea & Coffee for the teachers / group leaders! For more info or to place a booking, call us now on 086 273 5131 or send an email to bookings@piratescovelv.com

Pirates Cove Liffey Valley

Tel : 0862735131
Email : info@piratescovelv.com / bookings@piratescovelv.com
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School Tours at Astropark

School Tours are a fantastic day out for Schools and classes of all ages.  They are a one-stop shop with inflatable activities and crazy sports games, including some or all of:

  • Astro Bounce
  • Obstacle Course
  • Target Zone
  • Bubble Football
  • Speed Radar
  • NERF Astro Wars
  • Crazy Sports Day Style Races & Games
  • Tag Rugby/American Football

Prices start from €12 per child.  Various packages and duration available, with full day options.  Minimum numbers of 20 children apply for school tours; however, we have other options for smaller groups.

School Tours at Astropark

Astropark Tallaght

Address: Astropark Tallaght, Greenhills Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Telephone: (01) 459 9822

Email: ryan.maher@astropark.ie

 

Astropark Coolock

Address: Astropark Coolock, Coolock Lane, Coolock, Dublin 17

Telephone: (01) 806 0088

Email: curtis.durnin@astropark.ie

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School Tours at Ardgillan Castle Dublin

School Tours at Ardgillan Castle Dublin

The Ardgillan Castle Bigfoot Experience (Popular with school tours).

The average Bigfoot tour to Ardgillan takes approximately 2 hours. During this time, the school/group will get the opportunity to explore Ardgillan Castle & Gardens. On the tour the schools/groups can experience how life used to be in the castle.

Schools/groups are encouraged to bring their own packed lunch which can be enjoyed in any of the expansive picnic areas, or indoors if desired. Children’s packed lunches are available but must be booked in advance.

After lunch, the children will then be taken on a walk through the gardens, where they will see many varieties of trees, plants, flowers and herbs.

Whilst in the gardens the children may encounter the scary figure of the Ardgillan Bigfoot. He’s really a friendly Bigfoot, and people say that he’s more afraid of us than we are of him.

To round off an action-packed visit, schools/groups can avail of the state-of-the-art playground or enjoy a leisurely walk around the park.

Prices are from €7.00 per child (Minimum of 20 children)
For more information or to check availability contact..

Address: Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
Phone: 01 8492212
E-mail: eventardgillan@fingal.ie
www.ardgillancastle.ie

 

Activity Nation is also on site at Ardgillan Castle, which offer school tours and day trips to Corporate Team-building activities. Activity Nation can help you put an affordable and exciting package together.

Activity Nation specialises in providing groups with a large range of outdoor activities designed to be both enjoyable as well as educational. With everything from Team Games, Orienteering & Treasure Hunts, requiring groups to work together to come out on top, to exciting individual events like Archery and Mountain Biking, we’re sure to have something for everyone.

Day Activity Camps

Make the best of your day with our Full Day and Half Day activity camps.

School Tours at Ardgillan Castle Dublin / Group Tours

Ardgillan is the ideal location for school classes of every age group to enjoy learning as they enjoy the great outdoors. Their activities promote learning to work as a team, within groups as well as the educational services that are offered such as Field Studies and Guided Tours of the Castle and its ground.

Contact Activity Nation for any bookings, or for more information.

Phone: 01 855 7113
Email: Ardgillan@activitynation.ie
www.activitynation.ie/ardgillan


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School Tours at The Ark Dublin

A school tour to The Ark Dublin will provide the children in your class with an exciting and enjoyable encounter with high-quality arts and cultural experiences. Our aim is to allow children to nurture their imaginations in an inspirational, yet structured setting. Valuable curricular links can also be found in all of our work.

School tickets for The Ark are €5 per child, with an Early-Bird ticket price of €4.50.

To qualify for Early-Bird tickets, the person booking must have registered as an ArkEd member and tickets must be booked by the early-bird deadlinefor that event. Tickets purchased at the Early-Bird price must be paid for in full 10 working days before the event.

Teachers and adults accompanying a school group attend for free.

To view the current events for schools click here

11a Eustace St,
Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Tel : 01 6707788
Email : boxoffice@ark.ie
Web : ark.ie

The Ark is a unique, purpose-built cultural centre in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar, where children aged 2 -12 can explore theatre, music, literature, art, film, dance and more. Our programme of world class performances, exhibitions and creative workshops changes every few weeks, so expect a different experience every visit.